1
b
: a person with whom one shares an intimate relationship : one member of a couple
Evan and his partner are going on a Caribbean cruise.
c
: either of two persons who dance together
d
: one of two or more persons who play together in a game against an opposing side
partners in card games
2
: a member of a partnership especially in a business
partners in a law firm
also
: such membership
3
: one of the heavy timbers that strengthen a ship's deck to support a mast
—usually used in plural
4
archaic
: one that shares : partaker
partnered; partnering; partners
: to join as a partner
Synonyms
Examples of partner in a Sentence
Noun
His partner, his wife of 20 years, was shocked to hear about his accident.
They are partners in the real estate business.
Singapore's most important trading partner is Indonesia.
She was a senior partner at the Wall Street firm.
We were each assigned a partner for the project.
Verb
The sporting goods store partnered with the newspaper to sponsor the road race.
She partnered with her sister, and they opened a candy shop together.
Recent Examples on the Web
Alyssa Meyers, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2024
Under the agreement with AXS, TikTok becomes an official discovery partner in the AXS Anywhere program, alongside the likes of Spotify and Bandsintown.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 16 Apr. 2024
Enquirer media partner Fox19 contributed the interview of Wilma McCoy for this story.
—The Enquirer, 16 Apr. 2024
Japan faces an acute dilemma: how to work with a country that is both an indispensable trading partner and a critical national security threat just 205 miles away.
—Tomohiko Taniguchi, Foreign Affairs, 16 Apr. 2024
Most notably, Verizon was a launch partner for Disney+, giving many of its customers one free year of the service, and helping Disney+ gain substantial market share early on.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Apr. 2024
While Cavill and the gang of misfits are on a mission to blow up Nazi U-boats, their more sophisticated partners in crime, Olusanmokun and Eiza González are getting up close and personal with Nazi soldiers to create distractions and gain more information about their enemy.
—The Arizona Republic, 16 Apr. 2024
Veronica Butler, 27, had been in a bitter custody battle with the mother of her former romantic partner, Tifany Machel Adams, officials said.
—Josh Dulaney, USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2024
His longtime producing partner Tanya Lapointe would be involved as well.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Apr. 2024
Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 17 Apr. 2024
For the first time, OUTshine partnered with the City of Miami to offer free Uber rides to and from screenings at the Silverspot within a 25 mile radius until April 24.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2024
Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook is partnering with Lionsgate Television to develop a series version of his 2003 revenge thriller Oldboy.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Apr. 2024
According to a press release, The Park will partner with Good Plates Eatery to offer a selection of classic American comfort food, such as meatball subs, fries, Brussels sprouts and mushroom quinoa bowls, and more, as well as cocktails and classic drink offerings.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 17 Apr. 2024
Atrium Health and Wexford Science & Technology have partnered to build The Pearl, a project that broke ground in 2023.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2024
Scheller has also partnered with other community organizations like the Butterfly Project, which is striving to teach social justice and combat bullying and bigotry through lessons from the Holocaust.
—Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2024
The partnering organization -- which may or may not be a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization -- must receive local school board approval.
—Cynthia Howell, arkansasonline.com, 14 Apr. 2024
The two will partner on educational programs for college students about contraception.
—USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
Noun
Even without Clark, all three brands’ work extends into the professional league: Gatorade and State Farm are both WNBA partners, and Gainbridge has a relationship with the Fever through Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
—Alyssa Meyers, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2024
Under the agreement with AXS, TikTok becomes an official discovery partner in the AXS Anywhere program, alongside the likes of Spotify and Bandsintown.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 16 Apr. 2024
Enquirer media partner Fox19 contributed the interview of Wilma McCoy for this story.
—The Enquirer, 16 Apr. 2024
Japan faces an acute dilemma: how to work with a country that is both an indispensable trading partner and a critical national security threat just 205 miles away.
—Tomohiko Taniguchi, Foreign Affairs, 16 Apr. 2024
Most notably, Verizon was a launch partner for Disney+, giving many of its customers one free year of the service, and helping Disney+ gain substantial market share early on.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Apr. 2024
While Cavill and the gang of misfits are on a mission to blow up Nazi U-boats, their more sophisticated partners in crime, Olusanmokun and Eiza González are getting up close and personal with Nazi soldiers to create distractions and gain more information about their enemy.
—The Arizona Republic, 16 Apr. 2024
Veronica Butler, 27, had been in a bitter custody battle with the mother of her former romantic partner, Tifany Machel Adams, officials said.
—Josh Dulaney, USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2024
His longtime producing partner Tanya Lapointe would be involved as well.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Apr. 2024
Verb
Through this collaboration, Parker partnered with renowned fashion jeweler, Adina Eden, to create a unique, limited-edition bracelet infused with the cherished essence of Jergens’ Cherry Almond fragrance.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 17 Apr. 2024
For the first time, OUTshine partnered with the City of Miami to offer free Uber rides to and from screenings at the Silverspot within a 25 mile radius until April 24.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2024
Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook is partnering with Lionsgate Television to develop a series version of his 2003 revenge thriller Oldboy.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Apr. 2024
According to a press release, The Park will partner with Good Plates Eatery to offer a selection of classic American comfort food, such as meatball subs, fries, Brussels sprouts and mushroom quinoa bowls, and more, as well as cocktails and classic drink offerings.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 17 Apr. 2024
Atrium Health and Wexford Science & Technology have partnered to build The Pearl, a project that broke ground in 2023.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2024
Scheller has also partnered with other community organizations like the Butterfly Project, which is striving to teach social justice and combat bullying and bigotry through lessons from the Holocaust.
—Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2024
The partnering organization -- which may or may not be a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization -- must receive local school board approval.
—Cynthia Howell, arkansasonline.com, 14 Apr. 2024
The two will partner on educational programs for college students about contraception.
—USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
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“Partner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/partner. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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